The Young Players who can Transform Bulgarian Football
While the country has enjoyed some memorable moments in major tournaments, the
Bulgarian national football team isn’t in great shape right now. The squad failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, making it 24 years since Bulgaria last featured in the biggest competition of all.
It’s been a similar story in the European Championships where Bulgaria haven’t qualified since Portugal 2004. It’s not good enough, but is the future for Bulgarian football looking any brighter? The Next Target In 2026, the World Cup will be held in three separate countries, Mexico, Canada and the United States. The competition will be expanded to include 48 teams and that could be a positive for nations such as Bulgaria.
While they will remain among the rank outsiders to win the 2026 World Cup, Bulgaria’s chances of qualification to the tournament itself will be much greater. Can they do it? Qualifying groups will be announced at a later stage and the betting markets will offer a greater indication as to whether the team will be involved. Read More